Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $600 (79 Rentals)

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2305 S Plum StSeattle, WA 98144
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155 21st AveSeattle, WA 98122
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114 24th Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercer Heights area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Four Amigos - Beloved Community priced from $797. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$797
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$850
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$875
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S2)Studio,1BA$999
Grand Street CommonsStudio - MHAStudio,1BA$1,019
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1,052
Liberty Bank BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
NOCO ApartmentsStudio BStudio,$1,150
Vale StudiosStudio - AllStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $2.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the 522 25th Ave Model at 522 25th Ave, Unit Above Ground ADU starting at $2,450 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
522 25th Ave, Unit Above Ground ADU522 25th Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
Nuovo Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.96
The Elements Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
VerseEnjoy 3 Months of Free Parking @ Verse Seattle!1BR,1BA$2.25
Clairemont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.06
Kenny Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$1.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mercer Island. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mercer Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mercer Heights is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mercer Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Mercer Heights is Four Amigos - Beloved Community which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Mercer Heights costs $3,613.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mercer Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 108 regular apartments in Mercer Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mercer Heights?

Cheap apartments in Mercer Heights have an average cost of $343 which is $3,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mercer Heights.

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